1231 Birch Ave, Baltimore (Halethorpe), MD 21227 Property Records

Baltimore County property record for 1231 Birch Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.125 acres (5,445 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,600 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill$979 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2018 Transfer
APN13-1308301390

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-1308301390
Alternative APN
  • 1308301390

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,272 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,512 sqft
1st Floor Area792 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialSiding
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,445 sqft (0.125 acres)
Lot Dimensions98 ft deep x 55 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area384 sqft
Patio Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemBaseboard
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1308301390
Street Address1231 BIRCH AVE
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21227-2622
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTEIPEWOOD
Legal SubdivisionTEIPEWOOD
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number23
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Township / Civil Division13
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract430800

Owner

1231 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2025.

Source: Baltimore County records, as of September 9, 2025

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1231 BIRCH AVE, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-2622
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 11, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 11, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 12, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page39733 / 333
Last Transfer DateAug 8, 2025
Transfer Doc0504270149
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

March 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Recording DateMar 14, 2018
Property Address1231 BIRCH AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21227-2622
Document Number0400470376
Book / Page040047 / 000376
Instrument DateFeb 7, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST EQUITY TITLE LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address1231 BIRCH AVE BALTIMORE MD 212272622, BALTIMORE, MD 21227-2622

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Baltimore County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore County
Unified School DistrictBaltimore County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$231,667$253,800 Land $81,100 Building $172,700
2024$979.00 (-38.74%)
2023$1,598.00 Homeowner's exemption$212,100$220,600 Land $80,400 Building $140,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 1231 Birch Ave; 3 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1231 Birch Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF BALTIMORE
serves 1,600,000 people · EPA ID MD0300002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026
E. coli
resolved · Sep 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 255 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Believe Broadband
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fiber
980 / 880
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.

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